Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Goat Lake (Monte Cristo)
Nice early season trip. Beautiful lake, waterfall with some creek crossings Priority given to Luis' mentor group until April 1st. Everyone is welcome after that.
Contacts
Luis Zuniga
Primary Leader
- Sat, Apr 18, 2026 — Sun, Apr 19, 2026
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,280 ft
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
- Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Creek crossings are common on this trail on early season
We will have plenty of time to explore the lake shore and relax
The group is expected to hike and camp together. If you like to camp or hike far way from the main group, this is not the trip for you.
Goat Lake Trailhead at 9:00 AM
NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful pass is required for parking
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader
Trip Reports